Who painted View of Villa Borghese?

View of Villa Borghese was painted by Johann Wilhelm Baur in 1636.

Where can I see View of Villa Borghese?

View of Villa Borghese is held by Galleria Borghese.

What movement is View of Villa Borghese?

View of Villa Borghese is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

View of Villa Borghese

Johann Wilhelm Baur , 1636

View of Villa Borghese is a tempera painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Johann Wilhelm Baur. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Galleria Borghese.

About this work

Overview

View of Villa Borghese is a tempera painting created by Johann Wilhelm Baur in 1636. It is part of the Galleria Borghese's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the gardens of Villa Borghese, showing a grand building with statues, people in period attire, and a detailed landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. A banner at the bottom bears an inscription.

Technique & Style

Executed in tempera, the work showcases Baur's skill in detailed, colorful representation. It is characteristic of the early Baroque period in Italy.

History & Provenance

Baur, a German artist active in Rome, produced this painting during his time there. He was known for his illustrations, including those of Ovid's Metamorphoses.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Wilhelm Baur

Johann Wilhelm Baur, Joan Guiliam Bouwer, or Bauer (Strasbourg, 31 May 1607 - Vienna, 1 January 1640) was a German engraver, etcher and miniature painter. He is famous for a series of illustrations of Ovid's Metamorphoses.